What Is Being Done to Prevent Man-Overboard Accidents?

From 2000 to 2009, 60 maritime workers died in man-overboard accidents while working on the waterways of the United States.

In an effort to prevent man-overboard fatalities, the American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association, Inc. (also known as The American Club) implemented a loss prevention program called Man Overboard! in November.

Man Overboard! was designed to raise awareness about the actions and situations that can lead to seamen falling overboard, including:

Loss of balance

Lack of railings or bulwarks

Lack of lifelines

Slip and trip hazards

Not using the buddy system

The American Club is promoting Man Overboard! using several media applications, including web-based animations, which can be found on its website (http://www.american-club.com/page/man-overboard) as well as onboard and onshore posters.

Can Latti & Anderson Take My Case Even If I’m Hurt Outside of Massachusetts?

In the video below, nationwide maritime trial lawyer David Anderson explains why and how the attorneys at Latti & Anderson can handle cases involving accidents on or near the water throughout the country.